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A tortoise’s and snail’s shells

Proverb in the local language
Devi gba abɔbɔgo megba na klogo o.
Proverb's direct translation
The child breaks a snail’s shell but not that of a tortoise.
Proverb's meaning
You shouldn't handle what you can't manage.
Equivalent proverb
Don't bite off more than you can chew.
From: Ewe
General comments
Ewe people live in Ghana and Togo.

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